{"id":6023,"date":"2024-04-03T15:54:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T15:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/?p=6023"},"modified":"2024-04-25T10:14:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T10:14:45","slug":"virgin-voyages-eat-and-drink-festival-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/virgin-voyages-eat-and-drink-festival-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Voyages Eat and Drink Festival 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Following on from the success of last year’s Eat and Drink Festival, Virgin Voyages<\/a>‘ annual event is back for a third edition! Virgin Voyages are promising to dial up the deliciousness with new events like the first-ever Virgin Voyages Asian Night Market, an homage to the street food culture of Southeast Asia. They’re also bringing back Sailors\u2019 favourite experiences from years past, like Seven Seas Sippers \u2014 a thrilling cocktail treasure hunt across seven bars on board. (And listen, you\u2019ll want those cocktails to wash down all the world-class food you\u2019ll be eating. Virgin Voyages’ menus are designed by a Michelin-starred chef collective.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat and Drink Festival Is Back!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t experienced the previous editions of Virgin Voyages’ Eat & Drink Festival yet, you\u2019re in for a treat. Because this isn\u2019t just any gastronomy festival, it’s an exclusive opportunity to deeply explore the incredible array of tastes and talents that light up their ships. Whether you’re sailing on Scarlet Lady<\/a> or Resilient Lady<\/a> in the Mediterranean, or exploring the Caribbean onboard Valiant Lady<\/a>, get ready for a month-long flavour fiesta!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Test Kitchen’s New Menu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Known for pushing culinary boundaries, Michelin-starred Chef Matt Lambert is set to awaken your senses with his brand-new 6-course feast at The Test Kitchen, marking a vibrant new chapter for Virgin Voyages’ gastronomy lineup. Mixing innovative cooking with vibrant global influences, this unparalleled dining adventure features delicate textures of scallops and eels, surprising twists on cheese and chicken, and much more. Vegetarians, fear not \u2014 a specially crafted exploration of flavours is waiting for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Seven Seas Sippers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seven bars, seven cocktails, one ship-wide quest for deliciousness, welcome to Seven Seas Sippers. Grab a map (yes, an actual treasure map) and set off to roam the decks in search of flavors from around the world. Featuring seven tantalising drinks spread across seven onboard bars, Seven Seas Sippers is an elevated bar crawl with a sense of adventure \u2014 and it\u2019s exclusive to Virgin Voyages\u2019 Eat & Drink Festival, returning this July. Our top tip, leave enough time to complete your quest, there is nothing worse than running around the ship on the final night of your voyage having to drink several cocktails, actually that doesn’t sound that bad…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Asian Night Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This Eat & Drink Festival get ready to take a nighttime stroll through Virgin Voyages<\/a>‘ Asian Night Market. The annual Eat & Drink Festival always offers a myriad of exciting culinary experiences, and this year, Virgin Voyages are certainly upping the ante.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing the Virgin Voyages Asian Night Market, a vibrant celebration of global night bazaars taking over The Galley on Deck 15. Browse the stalls to discover delicious street food, sailing- specific retail treasures, and more surprises. Created as an homage to the diverse heritage of Virgin\u2019s crew members from across the Asian continent, the night market is an unmissable kaleidoscope of sights and scents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fleetwide Festival Fiesta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Experience an epicurean adventure aboard Virgin Voyages<\/a>‘ fleetwide Eat and Drink Festival this July. Delight your palate with Exclusive Amuse-Bouches<\/strong> curated by renowned chefs across six distinct eateries, offering inventive twists on classics like Spanish tapas and Korean favorites. Indulge in the Spirited Dinner Series<\/strong>, featuring a four-course feast paired with fine wines, beers, or spirits, expertly hosted for a truly immersive dining experience. Elevate traditional afternoon tea with modern mixology in the Afternoon Tea Cocktail<\/strong> event, where herbal flavors meet premium chocolates and single-malt whiskey. And for a clandestine affair, uncover the Shhh…Secret Speakeasy<\/strong>, where mixology tells tales of Miami’s sultry beats and Athens’ timeless allure, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Join us for a journey through flavours that speak louder than words, promising an unforgettable voyage for your taste buds.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What’s Happening On Scarlet Lady? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Embark on a delectable journey aboard Scarlet Lady<\/a>‘s Eat and Drink Festival this July, where chocolate lovers can indulge in the Let\u2019s Get Choco-lit<\/strong> culinary demonstration, mastering the art of creating exquisite chocolate pralines and rocher treats. Wine enthusiasts can refine their palates with the Master The Art Of (White) Wine <\/strong>and Master The Art Of (Red) Wine<\/strong> sensory experiences, learning to discern appearances, aromas, and flavours of various wine varieties with finesse and confidence. Whether you’re honing your dessert skills or expanding your wine knowledge, these onboard events promise to delight and educate, elevating your culinary experience at sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s Happening On Resilient Lady?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Join us aboard Resilient Lady<\/a> for a tantalising culinary experience at Virgin Voyages’ Eat and Drink Festival this July. Start your day right with A\u00e7a\u00ed What You Did There<\/strong>, a delightful culinary demonstration where you’ll learn to craft the ultimate a\u00e7a\u00ed bowl topped with healthful delights and whip up protein-packed date power balls. Then, refine your palate with the Master The Art Of (White) Wine <\/strong>and Master The Art Of (Red) Wine <\/strong>sensory journeys, where you’ll explore the intricacies of wine tasting, from appearances to aromas, and emerge with the confidence to navigate any wine scene like a connoisseur. Whether you’re indulging in nutritious treats or expanding your wine knowledge, these onboard events promise to satisfy and inspire, ensuring a memorable culinary voyage at sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s Happening On Valiant Lady?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re sailing in the Caribbean you can join the culinary journey aboard Valiant Lady<\/a>‘s Eat and Drink Festival this July with a lineup of incredible events sure to satisfy every palate. Dive into the world of charcuterie in the Meat & Cheese, If You Please<\/strong> workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting the perfect grazing board complete with meats, cheeses, and wine pairings, alongside design techniques to elevate your presentation. Then, refine your wine knowledge with the Master The Art Of (White) Wine<\/strong>, Master The Art Of (Red) Wine<\/strong>, and Master The Art Of (Ros\u00e9) Wine<\/strong> sensory journeys, exploring appearances, aromas, and flavours to become a wine connoisseur with confidence. Cap off your experience with Shot for Shot – A Fresh Pour<\/strong>, a spirited cocktail and photography workshop where you’ll master four signature cocktails and the art of capturing them for social media. Whether you’re indulging in charcuterie, expanding your wine palate, or perfecting your cocktail skills, these onboard events promise a culinary voyage like no other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virgin Voyages Eat & Drink Festival 2023 Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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